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State and federal courts have overturned 2. 3% of state ballot measures since 1995
2+ hour, 40+ min ago (956+ words) Welcome to the Monday, May 18, 2026, Brew." Here's what's in store for you as you start your day: Since 1995, federal and state courts have overturned 57 voter-approved state ballot measures. Voters approved 2, 409 state ballot measures during this period, meaning courts rendered 2. 3% of…...
Drawing lines: A look at the methods, precedents, and history of redistricting
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (809+ words) Welcome to the Friday, May 15, 2026, Brew. Here's what's in store for you as you start your day: Today, we're sharing the fourth installment in our project marking America's 250th anniversary: The Blueprints of Democracy." Redistricting looks like a straightforward government process....
Most incumbents running for re-election and the fewest incumbents contested in the primaries for Pennsylvania's General Assembly since 2010
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (376+ words) There are 416 candidates running in the primaries for the Pennsylvania General Assembly on May 19. Of those, there are 218 incumbents, the most since 2010, running for re-election this year. Twenty-one incumbents (9. 6%) are contested. This ties with 2024 for the fewest contested incumbents since…...
Vermont constitutional amendment on equal protection of the law headed to November ballot
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (270+ words) Vermont voters will decide on a constitutional amendment that would provide "that the people are guaranteed equal protection under the law." The constitutional amendment would also add language prohibiting the denial of rights to a person based on their race,…...
Department of Education issues regulation modifying federal student loan programs
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (300+ words) On May 1, the Department of Education issued a final rule that overhauls federal graduate student borrowing limits, parental borrowing limits, and replaces current income-driven repayment plans. This regulation, the majority of which will go into effect on July 1, 2026, implements some…...
Four candidates are running in June 23 Democratic primary for New York's 7th Congressional District
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (327+ words) Vichal Kumar (D), Antonio Reynoso (D), Claire Valdez (D), and Julie Won (D) are running in the Democratic primary for New York's 7th Congressional District on June 23, 2026. Reynoso, Valdez, and Won lead in fundraising and media attention. Incumbent Rep. Nydia Velazquez (D), who was first elected…...
California initiative to limit compensation for healthcare executives qualifies for the ballot
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (257+ words) The attorney general would be authorized to impose a fine for each violation on for-profit organizations or individuals that do not comply with the compensation limit. The maximum fines would range from $100, 000 to $200, 000, depending on whether the violation was intentional…...
Maine updates campaign finance laws, passes one other election-related bill in 2026
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (308+ words) The Maine Legislature adjourned its 2026 regular session on April 29 after enacting two election-related bills, both of which were signed by Gov. Janet Mills (D)." One of those bills was LD 2000, which requires party committees to report all expenditures made to influence…...
Two Democrats who faced off in 2024 compete again for Arizona's 1st Congressional District
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (315+ words) Marlene Gal'n-Woods, Rick Mc Cartney, Amish Shah, and Jonathan Treble are running in the Democratic primary for Arizona's 1st Congressional District on July 21. Gal'n-Woods and Shah lead in endorsements and media attention. Incumbent David Schweikert (R) is running for governor of Arizona....
Colorado legislature refers measure to November ballot that would allow state to retain excess tax revenue above TABOR cap to fund K-12 education
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (463+ words) Ballotpedia News Colorado legislature refers measure to November ballot that would allow state to retain excess tax revenue above TABOR cap to fund K-12 education The Colorado General Assembly referred a state statute to the Nov. 3, 2026, ballot that would allow the…...